Fishing in Wisconsin

137 verified fishing spots across Wisconsin, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.

Top fishing spots in Wisconsin

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Turtle Creek

Beloit, WI· 42.5028, -89.0289
Smallmouth Bass • Channel Catfish • Northern Pike
Today's fishing
69.0Good
Best time
6:30 AM
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Clam Lake

Clam Lake, WI· 46.1682, -90.9023
Muskellunge • Largemouth Bass • Black Crappie
Today's fishing
67.0Good
Best time
6:45 AM
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Lake Poygan Marsh Canal

Poy Sippi, WI· 44.1528, -88.8872
Northern Pike • Black Crappie
Today's fishing
65.0Good
Best time
6:33 AM
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Wind Lake

Norway, WI· 42.8251, -88.1511
Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • Walleye
Today's fishing
66.0Good
Best time
6:27 AM
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Totogatic River

Minong, WI· 46.1264, -91.8288
Smallmouth Bass • Walleye • Northern Pike
Today's fishing
64.0Fair
Best time
6:49 AM
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Bostwick Creek

Barre Mills, WI· 43.8344, -91.1072
Brown Trout • Brook Trout
Today's fishing
61.0Fair
Best time
6:41 AM
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Waupaca River

Waupaca, WI· 44.3541, -89.0435
Brown Trout • Smallmouth Bass
Today's fishing
61.0Fair
Best time
6:34 AM
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Trempealeau River

Dodge, WI· 44.1378, -91.4925
Smallmouth Bass • Channel Catfish • Walleye
Today's fishing
61.0Fair
Best time
6:43 AM
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Lake Onalaska

Onalaska, WI· 43.8762, -91.2655
Northern Pike • Largemouth Bass • Black Crappie
Today's fishing
69.0Good
Best time
6:41 AM
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Apple River Flowage

Amery, WI· 45.4194, -92.4278
Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • Black Crappie
Today's fishing
68.0Good
Best time
6:49 AM
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Emmons Creek

Waupaca, WI· 44.3168, -89.1762
Brown Trout • Brook Trout
Today's fishing
63.0Fair
Best time
6:34 AM
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Elk Creek

Elk Mound, WI· 44.8219, -91.6887
Brown Trout • Brook Trout
Today's fishing
61.0Fair
Best time
6:45 AM

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Fishing regulations in Wisconsin

Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.

Wisconsin DNR — official regulations